Northwestern 1981 season
Record
0-11
Points for
82
Points against
505
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Indiana | L | 20-21 |
| 3 | at |  Arkansas | L | 7-38 |
| 4 | vs |  Utah | L | 0-42 |
| 5 | vs |  Iowa | L | 0-64 |
| 6 | at |  Minnesota | L | 23-35 |
| 7 | vs |  Purdue | L | 0-35 |
| 8 | at |  Michigan | L | 0-38 |
| 9 | at |  Wisconsin | L | 0-52 |
| 10 | vs |  Michigan State | L | 14-61 |
| 11 | at |  Ohio State | L | 6-70 |
| 12 | vs |  Illinois | L | 12-49 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Northwestern Wildcats 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Northwestern record in 1981?
Northwestern went 0-11 in the 1981 regular season.